Andy Sambergis one of the most universally well-loved comedic actors working today.

He’s also gorgeous, in a nerdy kind of way.

Judging by the comedian’s jokey interview style, that’s clearly by design.

Andy Samberg poses on the red carpet

Evidently, the work is the most important thing for the hard-grafting Californian.

Behind the jokes, though, there’s plenty of fun stuff to learn about the sweet-natured star.

Samberg found himself meeting with head honcho Lorne Michaels and was flabbergasted.

Andy Samberg laughing

and I said ‘I would try my hardest.'"

it also forms the basis of a running joke with Matthew Bennett inVictorious, as seen in clips onTwitter.

He’s quick to note nobody actually offered him an audition.

Andy Samberg looks pensive

Samberg totally understood why Jesse Eisenberg and Justin Timberlake were ultimately cast, of course.

If you’re going to do it, go for the best.

I would be so amped to see her take."

Andy Samberg smiles onstage

The actor opined, “Our country is going through a hard time.

I’ve been hearing about this in rap music for 30 years.

We’ve been told if we wanted to listen.

Andy Samberg poses on the red carpet

It’s been happening.

What the show is going to do is further the conversation.”

They’re going to be forced to look in the mirror and see who they’re complicit with."

Andy Samberg smiles at an event

Just like a beautiful, incredible dream.

It has surpassed every expectation I ever had.

It’s definitely been very blissful."

I pick her up a lot, so my guns are really rockin’.

But being himself was difficult at first.

It wasn’t that the young Samberg had a tough home life or anything.

He just didn’t like his given name.

As the comedic actor noted in an interview withTime Out,he was actually born David A.J.

Being Andy Samberg clearly suits him and these days, the performer is totally fearless.

In fact, he even admitted to wanting a part inGame of Thronesbefore the show ended.

In true Samberg fashion, however, he also acknowledged, “That would ruinGame of Thronesfor people.

I would definitely get naked.”